Alex Vargas, Mayor
Katrina Manning, Mayor Pro Tem
Angie Reyes English, Councilmember
Alex Monteiro, Councilmember
L. David Patterson, Councilmember
Dayna S. Williams-Hunter, City
Clerk
Marie Poindexter-Hornback, City
Treasurer
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA FOR AUGUST 27, 2024 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CITY HALL
4455 W. 126th STREET, HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING INFORMATION
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND NEED REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION OR MODIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT [email protected] OR CALL (310) 349-2915 PRIOR TO THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
THE MEETING IS SHOWN LIVE ON CABLE CHANNEL 22, AND WILL BE REBROADCAST
AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, AND RELATED MEETINGS ACCORDING TO THE PUBLISHED CABLE SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS. IT SHALL
ALSO BE BROADCAST LIVE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE THEREAFTER ON THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE'S WEBSITE:
https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos Or online on YouTube by searching for Hawthorne Community Television ______________________
THE AGENDA, STAFF REPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT https://www.cityofhawthorne.org/departments/community-services/hawthornecommunity-television/meeting-videos AND THEN SELECTING THE DESIRED MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT (AT NO COST) AND/OR OBTAIN COPIES (UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S
CURRENT COPYING FEE) OF ANY REGULAR SESSION ITEM BY CONTACTING THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT AT CITY HALL VIA TELEPHONE (310) 349-2915 OR EMAIL [email protected].
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANY PERSON DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE A
SPEAKER REQUEST CARD AND SUBMIT THE CARD TO THE CITY CLERK/SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARKING AUTHORITY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING. AFTER
OBTAINING PERMISSION TO PROCEED BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER SPEAKERS SHOULD FIRST STATE THEIR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. THEY THEN SHALL STATE THEIR BUSINESS FOR ALL GOVERNING BODIES
BRIEFLY AND COMPLETELY AND UNLESS GRANTED FURTHER TIME BY A GOVERNING BODY SHALL LIMIT THEIR ADDRESS TO THREE MINUTES. THE THREE-MINUTE LIMIT SHALL INCLUDE GOVERNING BODY OR STAFF RESPONSES, IF ANY, TO QUERIES POSED BY SPEAKERS. HOWEVER, THE STATE OPEN MEETINGS LAW (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950 ET SEQ.) PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM PROVIDING A DETAILED RESPONSE OR ACTING UPON ANY ITEM NOT CONTAINED ON THE AGENDA POSTED 72 HOURS BEFORE A REGULAR MEETING AND 24 HOURS BEFORE A SPECIAL MEETING. ALL REMARKS SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO THE GOVERNING BODIES AS A BODY AND NOT TO ANY PARTICULAR MEMBER THEREOF. THE GOVERNING BODY MAY EITHER
DISPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION AT THE CLOSE THEREOF OR MAY REFER IT TO AN APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR STUDY, INVESTIGATION, REPORT, AND/OR RECOMMENDATION. DISCUSSION, IF ANY, SHALL BE BY MEMBERS OF A GOVERNING BODY ONLY. (H.M.C. 2.06.180, RESO. NO. 6443)
CITY CLERK'S CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of waiver of full readings of resolutions and ordinances on Tuesday, August 27, 2024’s agenda. Motion to waive full readings.
2. City Treasurer requests approval of the warrants. Motion to approve the warrants.
RESOLUTIONS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 8484
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ALL CITY SPONSORED EVENTS
4. Resolution No. 8482, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hawthorne, California, Rescinding Resolution Numbers 8175, 8207, 8216, 8266 and Proclaiming the Termination of the Local Emergency Due to COVID-19 Under Government Code Section 8630(d)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (FIRST READING AND ADOPTIONS)
5. Public Hearing on the Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2024-2025 Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
6. Public Hearing - Adopt Resolution No. 8481, Authorizing the Issuance of the Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 .
City Clerk Declaration publication filed.
Motion to open public hearing.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 8481
RESOLUTION NO. 8481
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE HAWTHORNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024, AND MAKING A FINDING OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BENEFIT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS. Motion to adopt.
ORDINANCES
7. ORDINANCE NO. 2253 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.32, AND 17.34 TO UPDATE THE DEFINITIONS OF AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND THE ZONES WITHIN WHICH THEY ARE PERMITTED. Motion to Adopt
CITY MANAGER'S CONSENT CALENDAR
8. Construction of Speed Humps on Eucalyptus Ave from 118th St to 120th St RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the installation of speed humps on Eucalyptus Ave from 118th St to 120th St.
9. City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive, approve and file the City of Hawthorne’s Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 of FY 23-24.
10. Progress Payment #13 in the amount of $71,174.00 due to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA for Highway Safety Improvement Project Traffic Signal Upgrade and Reconstruction 120th St Improvement Project – Prairie Ave to Felton Ave (Project # 21-06)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #13 to Elecnor Belco Electric of Chino, CA
11. Progress Payment #03 in the amount of $218,210.92 due to Best Contracting Services, Inc of Gardena, CA for Betty Ainsworth Gymnasium Roof Replacement (Project #23-03)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #03 to Best Contracting Services Inc of Gardena, CA
12. Progress Payment #6 in the amount of $1,102,849.21 due to Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc of Orange, CA for Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation of City Owned Properties 2023 (Project #23-09)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Progress Payment #6 to Klassic Engineering & Construction Inc of Orange, CA.
13. Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and Ninyo & Moore for evaluation of airport pavement strength for the Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) in Hawthorne, CA.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Ninyo & Moor and authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to enter into and execute the agreement.
14. A Side Letter Agreement between the City of Hawthorne and the Hawthorne Municipal Employees Association Part-Time (HMEA-PT), amending the Memorandum of Understaning (MOU).
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff Recommends that the City Council approve the amendment.
CITY ATTORNEY'S CONSENT CALENDAR
15. Claim for physical assault and property damage by Vincent Rand Littlejohn.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends that the City Council deny the claim of Vincent Rand Littlejohn.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
16. RESOLUTION OF THE HAWTHORNE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE SALE, ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS
ELECTED OFFICIALS REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Kenneth Washington, Kimberly Hagen, Marley Washington v. City of Hawthorne, et al.,
LASC Case No. 22STCV13645
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF HAWTHORNE )
I, DIANA CUCALON, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hawthorne, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing City Council Meeting Agenda was posted not less than 72 hours before the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 . __________________________________
DIANA CUCALON, HAWTHORNE DEPUTY CITY CLERK